The Daily Call – Oct. 24, 2013

BY ANDRES FOCIL

This week’s Hump Day Hog Call is out. Find out what’s going on this week for all the @ArkRazorbacks teams and plan accordingly.

This week’s Hog Day Hump Call includes special guest Miss Kay from the hit show,Duck Dynasty.

Band Spectacular

Fans looking for a Razorback game day atmosphere during the football open date can check out the Razorback Band Spectacular on Saturday night at Barnhil Arena. Vice Chancellor and Director of Athletics Jeff Long will serve as the guest conductor for the free family concert scheduled for 7 p.m. Joining the band will be the Razorback mascots and spirit squads.

For more information, click here.

Twitter Q&A With Head CoachDave Van Horn

Arkansas baseball head coachDave Van Hornwill hold a Twitter Q&A from 11-11:30 a.m. TODAY on@RazorbackBSB, the official Twitter account of the Razorback baseball program. Fans can submit questions in advance by tweeting their questions to@RazorbackBSBusing the hashtag #AskDVH.

Find all details to take part in today’s Twitter Q&Ahere.

HogWildCharity

Community and campus groups attending@RazorbackMBB’s HogWildHoops on Sunday will be given an opportunity to raise money for their chosen cause in a halftime contest. Fans attending the free event can sign up for a chance to win $500 for their charity and another $500 for the entrant, courtesy of Pepsi.

"Mike Anderson’s basketball Hogs are busy getting ready for a new season, and there’s reason to believe things are looking up. There are plenty of holdovers from a 19-13 season, but it’s three newcomers on the front line who have captured people’s attention."

Find all of Chuck’s thoughtshere.

Thomas Thankful For Time As A Razorback

Senior captainRobert Thomas met with members of the media Wednesday to discuss his season-ending injury and look back on his collegiate career with@RazorbackFB.

"I want to thank Coach Bielema for having that much trust and faith in me," Thomas said. "I want to thank all my staff and my teammates. I thank Arkansas. This is a place where I became a man. I came here a boy and I leave a man."

Robert Thomas on Byran Jones wearing his No. 98 against Alabama: "He’s been one of my best friends since I got here. That was an honor."

– Razorback Football (@RazorbackFB) October 23, 2013

Read more of Thomas’ comments here.

The Life Of A Coach’s Family

The latest episode of the @BretBielema Show featured a look at assistant coaches’ families, specifically tight ends coach Barry Lunney Jr., and his wife Janelle. Check out the entire segment below.

Football Practice Report

@RazorbackFB continued practice Wednesday during its first bye week of the season. Defensive coordinator Chris Ash met with media following practice.

"Yesterday was a bunch of developmental practice with the younger guys," Coach Ash said. "Today we practiced with the ones and twos. We had good spirit, good energy."

Read more from Coach Ash here.

RazorVision also caught up with Byran Jones after practice.

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